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Douglas
- Rate R497
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R497/h
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1st lesson free
- English
College essay coach and writing tutor with 30 years of experience helping students of all ages
- English
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About Douglas
I am a Wesleyan University graduate and private online tutor since 1998, specializing in College Essay Coaching, Essay Writing (reference below), Editing, and Proofreading (all levels, no citations). For six years, I taught writing at an afterschool tutoring center, helping students build confidence and foundational skills. In my English tutoring, I draw on extensive editorial experience — from novels and graduate-level research papers to news stories broadcast on commercial radio and television.
"Doug is a great tutor. He has been coaching my 4th grader son for the last couple of months. He always maintains a friendly and interactive environment during the session. He provides constructive feedback and encourages my son to perform better -- in a fun way! My son really enjoys the class and looks forward to it each week. I highly recommend him!"
-Manasi M. from Stamford, CT on 01/25/25
"Doug is teaching my son writing skills. He provides clear instructions and has enhanced my son's learning by providing a fun, energetic, and challenging approach."
-A.J. from Gulf Breeze, FL on 05/09/23
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My approach is supportive, detail-oriented, and tailored to each student’s needs. If you’re polishing a college essay, I provide the tools and feedback to help you succeed.
1- College Essay Coaching: I help students craft authentic, compelling essays that highlight their unique voice and stand out in admissions.
2- Language Sharpening: Professional-level refinement of messaging, tone, and clarity.
3- Essay Writing & Editing: Clear, polished writing for academic and
personal projects.
"Douglas has been providing excellent help to my high schooler on his writing assignments. Douglas is a very engaging, patient, and knowledgeable tutor. He has been supportive of my son's efforts to develop his own style and expand his ability to think about the subject matter he is writing about. Douglas has been very responsive and communicative when we have questions, and he is flexible in adapting to my son's learning style. I recommend Douglas to anyone who wants to improve their writing."
-Regina K. from Wabash, MA on 10/22/23
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Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
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Douglas is a very thorough, patient, engaging, and kind tutor who takes the time to prepare in advance for lessons, especially when given information in advance about assignments or test topics. He is also reliable, punctual, and truly cares about the success of his students--and, he is very encouraging! If a student says "I can't", he will tell that student why s/he CAN do it.
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Rates
Rate
- R497
Package rates
- 5h: R2320
- 10h: R4639
online
- R497/h
free lesson
The free first lesson with Douglas allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
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